Insider Sale: CFO P. Krysler Sells Shares of Pure Storage Inc (PSTG)

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Pure Storage Inc (PSTG, Financial), a company specializing in data storage technology solutions, recently witnessed a significant transaction by its Chief Financial Officer, P. Krysler. On July 5, 2024, the insider sold 14,296 shares of the company at a price of $63.79 per share, as detailed in the SEC Filing. Following this transaction, the insider now owns 518,623 shares of Pure Storage Inc.

Over the past year, P. Krysler has sold a total of 55,839 shares and has not purchased any shares. This recent sale is part of a broader trend within the company, where there have been 20 insider sells and no insider buys over the past year.

Pure Storage Inc, with a market cap of $21.43 billion, is trading at a price-earnings ratio of 235.29. This ratio is significantly higher than the industry median of 23.91, indicating a premium valuation compared to its peers.

The stock's GF Value is set at $35.55, suggesting that at the current price of $63.79, Pure Storage Inc is significantly overvalued. The price-to-GF-Value ratio stands at 1.79.

The GF Value is calculated based on historical trading multiples, an adjustment factor from GuruFocus for past performance, and future business performance estimates from analysts.

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This insider sale and the valuation metrics provide important data points for investors monitoring Pure Storage Inc's stock performance and insider activities.

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